“Your badge‑cleared crew swapped the bin between two incoming flights, and the rebate covered a month of fryer filters.” — Erika D., Food & Beverage Manager, Newark Liberty Terminal B
Why fryer oil builds up faster inside secure zones
Newark Liberty International Airport and Port Newark operate 24 hours a day. Flight‑kitchen commissaries prepare thousands of in‑flight meals, while pier‑side diners and longshoreman cafeterias run around the clock to feed crews. Together they can produce more than 1,800 gallons of used cooking oil every three days. Because these kitchens sit inside Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Port Authority checkpoints, any service truck must clear badge gates, canine inspections, and strict time windows. A missed pickup can shut down a fryer line or trigger a safety citation.
Grease Connections simplifies the process. All of our technicians carry current TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) badges and TWIC credentials (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Our 95‑gallon lockable cooking‑oil containers roll safely down jet bridges and pier ramps. A drip‑free hose pumps oil in less than five minutes, and the manifest uploads instantly to the Port Authority’s online record system. By the next business day, your rebate arrives by direct deposit.
How we remove the headaches unique to airports and ports
| Common obstacle | Our clear‑language fix | Why it helps you |
|---|---|---|
| Security escorts slow outside vendors. | Crews already have TSA and TWIC badges, plus their trucks are pre‑registered with Port Authority police. | No escort fees, no waiting at the gate, pickups take place between flight banks or vessel unloads. |
| Customs or Coast Guard inspections can close a pier with zero notice. | We hold two daily service windows—late night (11 p.m.–2 a.m.) and mid‑day (1 p.m.–4 p.m.)—and keep a standby truck less than a mile from Gate 14. | If inspections delay the first crew, the backup arrives the same shift, so oil never overflows. |
| Jet bridges and ship gangways are tall. | A 60‑foot heated hose reaches kitchens on the aircraft side or upper deck without lifting heavy drums. | Staff avoid carrying hot oil up or down stairs, reducing burn and fall risks. |
| Galley waste often includes crumbs and paper filters. | Our split‑compartment tanker separates liquid oil from solids. Solids go to a licensed biomass facility; oil goes to our refinery. | One invoice covers both waste streams, and cruise lines meet MARPOL rules for international waste. |
| Tight food‑service budgets. | We pay $0.33–$0.37 per gallon and never charge fuel or access surcharges. | Your fryer waste becomes a reliable credit that offsets rising cooking‑oil costs. |
Key numbers on our used cooking oil collection services
- 1,500 gallons recycled each week — turned into clean fuel that powers roughly 140 airport shuttle trips.
- $48,600 in rebates paid to local flight kitchens and pier diners in the last twelve months.
- Three years of perfect compliance — every manifest accepted by TSA and the Port Authority without edits.
Pickup times and service zones
We schedule collections when foot traffic is low and security teams are less busy.
| Service window | Local time | Best use case |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight secure window | 11 p.m.–2 a.m. | Resetting flight kitchens after late departures and cruising‑ship galleys before morning docking |
| Mid‑shift reset | 1 p.m.–4 p.m. | Terminal food courts and trucker diners between lunch and dinner peaks |
Primary ZIP codes: 07114 (airport air‑operations area) and 07105 (Port Newark). Facilities outside the gate can book curb‑side service with the same rebate rate.
Containers and equipment designed for badge‑controlled areas
| Size or equipment | Where it lives | Why it works here |
|---|---|---|
| 95 gal lockable cart | Jet‑bridge and terminal kitchens | Fits standard service elevators and rolls quietly on soft wheels; RFID lock prevents tampering. |
| 140 gal low‑profile bin | Food‑court fry stations | Slides under prep counters, keeping aisles clear for passengers. |
| 300 gal outdoor bin | Port‑side cafeterias & truck stops | Heavy steel walls and a padlock bar stop theft and keep rainwater out. |
| 1,500 gal split‑compartment tanker | Cruise‑ship pump‑outs | Heats oil to 120 °F for quick flow and separates liquid oil from filter pads in one pass. |
All containers include wireless level sensors that display in your vendor dashboard so you can track volume without opening a lid.
Three straight‑forward steps to start
- 15‑minute volume review — A short call covers fryer size, expected gallons, and badge requirements. You receive a firm per‑gallon rebate quote and a checklist of any documents we need.
- Credential upload & bin delivery (within 72 hours) — We send badge numbers to Airport Security or Port Authority in advance. A technician delivers the container during a lull in flights or vessel loading and trains staff on safe transfers.
- Routine haul‑outs & fast payment — The crew pumps oil on the agreed schedule, wipes the floor, and emails a trilingual manifest. Funds hit your bank account the next business day.
Feedback from kitchens behind the security line
“Pre‑badged crew means no escort fee and no calls to TSA.” — Valerie H., Delta Flight Kitchen
“The split‑compartment tanker removes both oil and filter pads, so I only approve one invoice a month.” — Gustavo P., Pier 17 Commissary
“RFID locks stopped the midnight oil siphoning problem.” — Jae W., Terminal C Noodle Bar
Environmental and regulatory gains
| What we measure | Annual result |
|---|---|
| Carbon saved | 72 tons of CO₂e — equal to removing 16 diesel shuttle vans from service |
| Waste diverted | Oil from 1.3 million orders of fries kept out of landfills and waterways |
| Inspection record | 100 % manifest accuracy with TSA and Port Authority for three consecutive years |
Your questions answered
Do your technicians pass TSA background checks? Yes. Every crew member renews a Security Threat Assessment annually, carries the badge on arrival, and completes SIDA (Secure Identification Display Area) training.
Is weekend service available for cruise departures? We open a Saturday midnight slot whenever cruise ships are in port.
What is the minimum volume to qualify for rebates? Kitchens producing at least 20 gal per week qualify; smaller kiosks can join a shared secure route.
Can you deliver fresh cooking oil at the same time? Yes. We can place boxed canola or soybean oil on the same cart we roll in for waste collection, creating a closed‑loop delivery.
Do you collect used motor oil? No. Automotive fluids must go to Port‑approved hazardous‑waste vendors; we focus on food‑grade oils and fats.
Service level guarantees
- Badge‑ready crew or your pickup is free. We arrive with valid TSA and TWIC credentials or waive the charge.
- 15‑minute window guarantee. If a driver misses the scheduled window by more than 15 minutes, your next pickup is free.
- No‑spill promise. Any oil released during service is contained, pressure‑washed, and reported at our expense.
- Best‑rate commitment. We match any written quote from a secure‑zone grease hauler.
Complete secure‑zone service suite
- Used cooking‑oil pickup & collection — A badge‑cleared technician connects a drip‑free hose, vacuums every gallon in under five minutes, wipes the deck, and records the weight so your kitchen staff never handle hot oil.
- Renewable‑diesel conversion & CO₂ reporting — Every gallon heads to our refinery, where it becomes low‑carbon diesel. We supply quarterly environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports that airlines and cruise lines attach to their sustainability filings.
- Grease‑trap pumping & high‑pressure jetting — One combo truck vacuums trap sludge, then blasts drain lines at 3,000 psi to keep wastewater flowing and inspectors satisfied.
- Filter‑pad disposal & recycling — The split‑compartment tanker collects used filter pads and crumbs separately, sending solids to a biomass processor so nothing ends up in landfill.
- Emergency spill response — A HazMat‑trained crew arrives within 60 minutes, sets berms, captures the oil, and steam‑cleans the surface—protecting waterways from contamination.
Ready to recycle oil without slowing flights or ships?
Call 888‑826‑0201 or click to get started with service today. A badge‑cleared crew can be on your jet bridge or pier ramp within 72 hours, turning fryer waste into revenue.
Serving Newark Liberty Airport and Port Newark kitchens since 2016.